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The GoalStudents will create their own rational function and then graph by identifying asymptotes, a point of discontinuity and additional points. The rational function will be graphed and decorated to fit a holiday ride. Use this activity as extra credit, part of an assessment, or to fill an extra day. It's intended to be a smaller project that can be finished in one period. I used large poster graph paper for students to graph. What's Included1. Rubric to score graphs a. Includes cat

Has it been difficult for students to choose a method when solving quadratics? Students can decide which method is best to solve a quadratic equation by following the flowchart.

The GoalStudents use their creativity to create a creature whose population is growing or decreasing exponentially. They will describe the creature, create a sketch, and create an exponential model. What's Included1. First page of the activity is to describe the creature and its habitat, diet, range, behavior, and life cycle. 2. Second page of the activity is to draw a sketch of the creature and write the exponential model that corresponds to its growth or decay. The model is th

Graphing and manipulating linear equations in Point-Slope Form. The GoalStudents will practice graphing and writing linear equations in Point-Slope Form. What's Included1. Two-sided worksheet with 12 problems 2. Three categories within worksheet Graphing from Point-Slope Form (4 problems)Identifying point and slope from Point-Slope Form (4 problems)Writing equations in Point-Slope Form (4 problems)

The GoalThis graphic organizer will help students choose the best method to solve a linear system. What's Included1. One page summarizing when to apply each method a. Each method details when to use it. b. Each method includes an example problem. 2. Second page provides more examples for students to practice

Graphing and manipulating linear equations in Standard Form. The GoalStudents will practice graphing linear equations in Standard Form, rewriting Standard Form in Slope-Intercept, and writing linear equations from situations. What's Included1. Two-sided worksheet with eight problems 2. Three categories within worksheet Graphing from Standard Form (2 problems)Rewriting Standard Form in Slope-Intercept (4 problems)Writing equations and graphing from a situation (2 problems)

Practice domain and range with a worksheet that reviews several representations including graphs, tables, and mapping diagrams. The GoalStudents will identify and graph domain and range from different representations. What's Included1. One double-sided worksheet 2. Identifying domain from graphs; drawing graphs given domain and range 3. Domain and range of graphs, mapping diagram, coordinate points

Organize the several components and features of quadratic functions using an efficient graphic organizer. Share a resource where students can quickly identify how to apply algebraic steps to finding characteristics of parabolas. This resource provides a summary of factoring using the generic rectangle, calculating x-intercepts, and graphing parabolas from from factored form. It follows strategies introduced by the CPM curriculum.